Understand the critical economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a sharp focus on India. This essential volume dissects global economic shifts, policy responses, and the prospect of recession, alongside the pandemic’s deep societal impact on relationships and well-being. It critically examines India’s specific challenges, from lockdown effects and the migrant crisis to its informal sector and digital transformations. A must-read for scholars, policymakers, and professionals navigating economic and social policy in a post-COVID world, particularly for insights into India’s path forward.